Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-04


Priscilla Chase. second ofiense petit larceny; and
Charles Zypprecht. do.
John ". Kennedy WAS to-day accepted as
grand juror OF the Criminal Court.
Delta kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
ITS FoRTIrTH ANIMAL CONVENTION To OPEN IN THIS
CITY TO MORROW.
The Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, which
meets In this city tomorrow in its fortieth annual
convention, viii hold an informal reception Of del
egateS at Wizards hotel this evening. Represent
alive Milliken is president OF the Alumni associa
ton OF Washington senator Gibson will be
president of the convention. Controller Trenholm
Inc orator and Andrew kemper. N. d., the poet.
Many OTHER prominent gentlemen are members OF
the fraternity and association.
On Wednesday evening at o'clock there will be
business session and open exercises at the Con-
Kregational church, under the auspices OF the
Washington Alumni association. with music by
the Marine band. Another business session viii
be held on Thursday, after which the delegates
win call upon President Cleveland and wind up
with banquet In the evening.
SUDDEN DEATH OF Mr. CHARLES BRowN-Yester-
1ay about ten O'Clock Mr. Charles Brown, a WELL
known produce commission merchant, was taken
suddenly i'll at the Northern market, and being
removed TO his residence Sth and streets, he ex-
ptred within two hours. Mr.. Brown was native
OF Montgomery county, Md; was sixty-two years
OF age and for over forty years resident OF this
city. He was member or Hamline NJ. E. church,
frem whence his funeral viii take place tO-mor,
row afternoon.
Ramsower, OF Baltimore an engineer ON the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad, Was seriously II not
fatally injured yesterday afternoon. at Gathers
burg, by being struck the lett side of the head
BY mail crane. He had his head out Of the cab
window looking at the wheels OF his engine, No.
sos, attached 70 mail train No. from slarIins-
Durg, and the crane struck him the left side OF
the head INJECTING dangerous wound. When
discovered by the fireman, Frank III. Myers, RAM
sower was unconscious. The fireman stopped the
train and reported the matter to the conductor,
Thomas Landon, who had the injured man made
70 the Providence hospital
TEE MARYLAND DEMOCRATIC AssocrArroS.-The
Maryland democratic association last night elected
the following officers for the ensuing year: X. q.
EdnonSton, president: b. +. Guy, vice president;
James A. Rutherford, recording secretary: ftenry
E. Breunlnger. treasurer; .k.Mangum, correspond
lng secretary; Wm- E. Greenfield, financial secre-
taIy: II. I. Boswell, sergeant-at-arms. The Oppo-
1ton placed In nomination G. e. Lancaster Tor
president, but was defeated.
ROYALTIES CLAIMED To BE DUE.-Nr. \. c. Rich
ards. OK this city has begun suit against Edward
r. AI1s, OF Milwaukee, lor $125, Tor royalties
alleged 10 be due on patent Tor improved ma
ehihery for the manufacture OF flour, obtained by
Charles "A. Roberts in 1877. Mr.. Roberts Is dead,
ana Ar hlchards represents the present owners OF
the patents.
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''ON TINE EVERY TIME.--A number OF commute
ton passengers ON the washington and OHIO rail-
road VINO i've along the line OF the road ami do
business IN the city. nave presented the two engi
neers and TWO fremen running the accommodation
trains each with handsome silver badge In a,,-
preclation OF their services In bringing them into
ohe city on schedule Time Tor IN entire year. EXCEPT
when prevented Dy Hood anu wSshouL over wnlcn
they had no conIro ne badges are quite hand
some and are Inscribed ION time every time
THE NEW COLOMBIA NATIONAL BlNK.-Mr. T. H.
warner nas re,iyue,i az director o. aetroioli-
tan Bank, owing 10 his having accepted the presi-
aency OF the new tOiulibia NaTiunli Bank. liz Is
expected that this new bank viii be Opened Tor
business February Isl, and temporary quarters
have been ,ecurest on Line rsl the ie Droit
Oulidig, at the corner ia SIN ana streets. AIter
Ine ouildlng ON r Street which ha, been pur-
CHASED, !, remolelied tue new bank viii occupy IL.
TEE haste. Builders AssoCIAroS.-The Mas
Ter Builders association last evening elected the
following Officers ior the ensuing year: fresiuenf,
ID. j. aacarty; vice presideut, W. L.. MOrri,On:
secretary, ". h. hotzciaw; financial secretary, Z.
ID. Collins: sergeint-at-arms, j. g. lost, and DOOR
keeper, W. e. Eckharut.
Cosr OF THE CASAL--COntroller Turner, OF Mary
land, IN his annual report TO tine governor, sllg-
ycsts that something heroic ;ntisl De done win
the Chesapeake anu Onio canal, which owes the
sta,e over s2',Oco,UO, and Is IN depIoraDie COR
ditioo The TOBACCO warehouses and the oyster
navy continue 10 be burdens upon the state
treasury.
HE Law As TO SALE OF LrSsTIC's REAL Es-
TATK--in the case VI tseorge Brent itua,L IL.,
court IN general term Yesterday decided COMMON
~ Justice Cox that IL Was competent In mi, DIS
sa i, Ior tne Equity court 10 decree saie
was unnecessary Ior u suit Tor that puipose and
sale oy trustee.
ATTORNEY AANNING.s CAsEs.-To-day the Court
IN General Term heard the ass ol Jerome T. nam
ulng agalosJ secretary nsn.Iig ana Treasurer
Joruap, anu same against Secretary bayarti-ftopI
thirsty and w ". wiltshire Tor co.apiainant ami
Assistant Attorney General n. j. NAY for the re-
spondents- The nrst case Il 10 enloin the derenu-
ants from delivering drafts In tine cases Ina wn,.n
complainant WAS attorney before the court or
commissioners OF Alabama Claims and on maj
hearing LOT the delivery OF the drafts 10 the COM
pisilnant- The second Is applicat ion lor "A man.
damus on the Secretary On state 10 compel hi,n 10
Furnish a copy OF the awards
SENTENCED FOR STEAIING.-In the Police Cont
to-day WIN. Johnson, cOlored, pleaded guilty 10 a
charge Of stealing Two bushels OF walndIs from a
country wagon al the Center market and he was
sentenced " % days IA Jail.-JoaI. Norman eol.
ored, charged with stealing piece OF meal rom
Inc store OF Walker Davis, la sout, Washington
Was tried and given a similar seBtence.-Molii..
rice, coioreu servant Formerly In the employ OF
James Lackey, denied that she had ever stolen
anything from her former employer, buI she nad
made confession TO Detectives carter and A anon
before she had time 10 see her attorney. she was
gwen ID days.
MARRIAGE LICESsEs--AarTiage licenses have
been issued by The CLERK OF the court 10 Vim
x. hudson and maggie j. Wagner potn or kich-
nond, Va; ~m. CoiDert ana Fannie Baltimore.
Mr. n. GRADY was last night maae nanny nv
TIE presentation 10 MIN OF :, gOu he,taesa Gang.
suitably in,croed, Dy the atIacie, OF tine ,,o.iIe
Eagte Ciotulns Co., On me Occasion OF his re.irlu0
pose OF assuming the general ni.naxesnen OF the
eslAoiishment Va SaAs a 20.
DuNcAxsoS Bros, aucuoneers win continue nj
30o YGn ssreet northwest, lo-uaorrow mO.nlnV
seock VI wall papers, a., contained therein
AssIGNExs SALE or GEoCEKIEs.-Mr. Downing
VIII sea- .u-niorrow, tuf h Z. Gwynn, assi0uee o.
Thos D.Fsa.e, the entire stock grol;erixs wlar,
and liquors coRtalRed In store conner OF tsri.ive
Ana hlgn sIreets Georgetown. Thisis q f1ne Stock
n nm I'm and Fxxs.